What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Herrnhut?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Herrnhut is to bus which costs €50 - €70 and takes 13h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Herrnhut?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Herrnhut is to drive which takes 5h 45m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Herrnhut?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Herrnhut. However, there are services departing from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf and arriving at Herrnhut Gymnasium via Bensberg Busbahnhof and Görlitz Busbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 12m.

How far is it from Cologne to Herrnhut?

The distance between Cologne and Herrnhut is 754 km. The road distance is 653.9 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Herrnhut without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Herrnhut without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 8h 58m and costs €90 - €250.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Herrnhut?

It takes approximately 8h 58m to get from Cologne to Herrnhut, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Herrnhut bus from?

Cologne to Herrnhut bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bensberg Busbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Herrnhut?

The best way to get from Cologne to Herrnhut is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 8h 58m and costs €90 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €70 and takes 13h 12m.

Where does the Cologne to Herrnhut bus arrive?

Cologne to Herrnhut bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Görlitz station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Herrnhut?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Herrnhut is 654 km. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Cologne to Herrnhut.

Where can I stay near Herrnhut?

There are 875+ hotels available in Herrnhut.

Cologne to Herrnhut - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Herrnhut by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt50
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Löbau BahnhofRe1
8h 58m
€92–243
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bensberg Busbahnhof to GörlitzN20
13h 12m
€50–70
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Erfurt HbfNj
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Dresden HbfEc
3. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Loebau(Sachs)Re
15h 38m
Drive 653.9 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Herrnhut653.9 km
5h 45m
€92–133
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt51 / ...
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Löbau BahnhofRb60 / ...
9h 38m
€85–126
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)DUS - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Klotzsche to Löbau Bahnhof
5h 30m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)FRA - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Klotzsche to Löbau Bahnhof
5h 43m
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)CGN - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Löbau Bahnhof
7h 21m
€112–301
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)DUS - PRG
3. Take the bus from Prague to Zittau station
9h 10m
€93–259
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)DUS - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt
4. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Löbau Bahnhof
7h 46m
€122–370

Cologne to Herrnhut by train and bus

72Weekly Services

8h 58mAverage Duration

€92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 753.7 km
Duration: 8h 58m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Herrnhut, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Herrnhut Zinzendorfplatz via Frankfurt, Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt, Löbau Bahnhof, and Löbau Busbahnhof in around 8h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bensberg Busbahnhof to Görlitz once daily. Tickets cost €50–70 and the journey takes 9h 35m.

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